Pulse of the Pack

[Cory Smith @RCorySmith]

"You never say never."

@BenThomasPreps, who has covered Philip Rivers for six years, hasn't received a response since Dave Doeren's firing. Rivers opted out of coaching the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic.

Could #RiverstoRaleigh really happen?

✍️: https://t.co/cuMt4QcMSy

[Cory Smith @RCorySmith]

NC State defensive coordinator DJ Eliot has also been fired by the Wolfpack.

https://t.co/NvSL31L8bT

[Cory Smith @RCorySmith]

After Dave Doeren said earlier tonight that Kamen Smith was trending toward playing, he’d officially out against Stanford.

Wideout Jojo Trader is also out and Harvey Dyson is suddenly probable. 😬

[PackPower247 @PackPower247]

NC State's commits in Week 9:

🔴 QB Gunner Rivers: 230 passing yards w/ 4 TDs and 1 INT
🔴 WR Khy'lieb Rodriguez: 8 receptions for 140 yards w/ 1 TD; 95-yard kick return TD
🔴 S Alex Scott: 4 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 sack; 2 carries for 25 yards, 1 TD

✍️: https://t.co/maOq8cmudk

[Cory Smith @RCorySmith]

Former NC State football head coach Chuck Amato has passed away at the age of 80.

The Wolfpack legend led the program to an 11-3 season in 2002 with Philip Rivers at quarterback and led the Pack to four bowl wins in his seven years in Raleigh.

✍️: https://t.co/YhR8WOe6pA

[Cory Smith @RCorySmith]

"We got our teeth knocked in the first two games, so getting a win over Chapel Hill meant a lot for us.” - @c_serrano1121

NC State closed out fall ball with a 7-4 win over UNC-Chapel Hill after Chris Hart challenged his team to be more competitive.

✍️: https://t.co/FZA6FTV2wz

[Cory Smith @RCorySmith]

We take an in-depth look at the state of the NC State Football program, the future for Dave Doeren and have the Philip Rivers conversation on the latest Coffee With Cory.

☕️: https://t.co/fNex1T56OA

[Cory Smith @RCorySmith]

NC State men's basketball was selected to finish eighth in the ACC Preseason Poll ahead of the 2026-27 season.

No Wolfpack players were selected to the Preseason All-ACC First or Second Team.

✍️: https://t.co/k9Lx9CCweg

[Cory Smith @RCorySmith]

Paul McNeil entered the transfer portal this offseason, but chose to return to NC State not only to play for Justin Gainey, but also in front of a fan base that needed healing -- which he felt he could provide.

✍️: https://t.co/CM9eb6M6yL

[Cory Smith @RCorySmith]

NC State QB commit Gunner Rivers is back on the field for Fairhope (Ala) St. Michael after suffering a knee injury in the season opener.

The No. 4 QB in the country, according to @247Sports, already has his first passing touchdown on a 42-yard dime.

✍️: https://t.co/aK7Zw6K9NM

[Cory Smith @RCorySmith]

Initial injury report for NC State vs. Wake Forest. Starters Duke Scott, Yousef Mugharbil, Tristan Teasdell and Spike Sowells all listed as OUT.

Jojo Trader, Jimarion McCrimon and Kamen Smith all questionable. That’s four offensive linemen potentially not available for Saturday.

[Cory Smith @RCorySmith]

Alim McNeill showing up on primetime with a sack on the opening drive.

McNeill now has more sacks (2) than he did in 10 games last season. #PackPros

[Cory Smith @RCorySmith]

ICYMI: Gunner Rivers is set to return to NC State campus for the Louisville game on Saturday.

The No. 4 QB in the 2027 class confirmed the visit on Friday, which will mark his second game day visit inside Carter-Finley Stadium.

✍️: https://t.co/zB0g5kLa6o

[Cory Smith @RCorySmith]

Howard Baum, who served for more than 50 years as NC State men's basketball and football statistician, has passed away at the age of 92.

✍️: https://t.co/0byGOElo1Z

[Cory Smith @RCorySmith]

Sat down with my guys, @MichaelClark247 and @Charlie_Grib, to go through a game-by-game breakdown of NC State's 2026 schedule.

Here are our full predictions and what a "successful" season looks like for the Wolfpack.

📽️: https://t.co/olzqNZiTRr

[Cory Smith @RCorySmith]

Ollie Gofford is no longer with the NC State men's soccer program after transferring from Fulham FC in the Premier League academy.

The move comes days after Drew Lovelace was granted a fifth year and returned to the Wolfpack for the 2026 season.

✍️: https://t.co/kcHUxTyZjy

[Cory Smith @RCorySmith]

"It's a very close team. With 50 new players, you don't always know if you'll be able to build that."

Dave Doeren discussed NC State fall camp, the development of CJ Bailey, the depth in the trenches, bringing in a veteran portal class & much more.

✍️: https://t.co/ITMZeKcv7T

[Cory Smith @RCorySmith]

On this episode of Coffee With Cory, Kent Padgett -- AKA "KentSports" -- joins the show!

We discuss his love for NC State, how he got into the sports content creation world, his expectations for the Pack this season and much more.

☕️: https://t.co/BOi5O1wysi

[Cory Smith @RCorySmith]

"I just let him know I'm always here for you. You've got Wolfpack blood in you, and I want you to call this home.”

Justin Gainey detailed how impactful Ven-Allen Lubin’s return is and why he was the “right fit” for NC State.

✍️: https://t.co/CBf4OIt3Gl

[Cory Smith @RCorySmith]

BREAKING: Ven-Allen Lubin has officially announced he will return to NC State for the 2026-27 season.

The Wolfpack will get its leading rebounder and the most efficient shooter in the ACC back for Year 1 under Justin Gainey.

✍️: https://t.co/ijDNEn84NA